Kanika Saxena, Bipasha Basu and Surjapriya Ghosh
Kanika Saxena, Bipasha Basu and Surjapriya Ghosh

It’s still a day or two away from opening to the public but Bandra’s newest eatery – Bong Bong – has been witness to a number of Bollywood folk who have been trooping in for a special tasting of the Bengali food that it has on offer.

Esha Gupta at Bong Bong
Esha Gupta at Bong Bong

This small restaurant (owned by Surjapriya Ghosh and Kanika Saxena) is kitted out in all things local and vintage from Calcutta such as kerosene lanterns, an old radio, and framed Boroline and Murphy Radio advertisements. The sepia-toned walls feature hand-painted murals of hand-pulled rickshaws (an iconic image of the city).

Alex O'Nell and Shama Sikandar
Alex O’Nell and Shama Sikandar

The past few days have seen Bipasha Basu, Esha Gupta, Alexx O’Nell and Shama Sikandar – among many others – enjoy a special tasting.